Community Corner
What's Happening This Week in Dunedin
You don't have to miss a beat — whether it's an upcoming social event or where to avoid roadwork, here's everything you need to start the week with confidence in Dunedin.
This story was reported and written by Patch Local Editor Katie Dolac.
Upcoming Events
Here's some great events coming up this week in Dunedin. Have an event coming up? Add it to the calendar!
- Purple Heart Recognition Day Ceremony (Wednesday)
- Kelly's Summer Beer Dinner (Thursday)
- Florida Virtual School Full Time Free Parent Information Session (Thursday)
- Final Beer Tasting (Friday)
- Commission: Tuesday's commission budget workshop is canceled. It will take place Thursday, Aug. 15, instead, during a regularly scheduled city meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- Code Enforcement Board: 2 p.m. at Dunedin City Hall, 542 Main St.
Below are some of the major city construction projects that may (or may not) hinder traffic this week. Please be cautious and aware when you're in the area:
- Highlander Park: Crews are building a new Fire Station 61 on the corner of Michigan Boulevard and Ed Eckert Drive, where the recycle drop-off used to be.
- Downtown: The Dunedin Municipal Marina is getting some rehab work, so don't be surprised if some of the docks, sidewalks and roads around it to be closed off. Also, crews are still working on the sidewalk promenade that, once finished, will entice pedestrians from downtown Main Street toward the marina. It's coming along, but expect closures.
- San Salvador Drive: Anticipate major road closures and detours in this neighborhood. Be especially patient if you attend any events at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the Conmy Center or San Jose Elementary School.
It's not too late to register a team for the upcoming Wounded Warriors Softball Benefit Tournament at Vanech Park in Dunedin! Mens and co-ed teams welcome, Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. Interested? More info here.
Monday Weather
Bring your umbrella and water bottle! The National Weather Service says to expect:
- Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it's mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
- Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
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